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WU59 ONF

2009 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

132,110 mi
Last recorded132,110 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 12075,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 ONF
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2025 132,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened Top shocker mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 128,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ns/os (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 124,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 124,787 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect o/s & n/s (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 121,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2022 121,415 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2021 117,951 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 114,509 miles

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 109,262 miles

plastic fitted under car

slight corrosion under car

Pass 19 Apr 2018 99,515 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

plastic under covers fitted to lower vehicle not allowing some component inspection

Pass 17 Apr 2017 91,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Plastic Under - Trays Obscuring Components

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 82,465 miles

Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Seatbelt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Plastic Under-trays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 71,950 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 62,385 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 62,385 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 50,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2012 41,262 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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WU59 ONF is a 2009 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 75,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU59 ONF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WU59 ONF registered?

WU59 ONF is a 2009 BMW 120, first registered on 2 September 2009.

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